Last Updated: May 17, 2022 3:15 p.m.
American Rescue Plan
On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) was signed into law making available $350 billion through the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) to assist states, tribal governments and local governments. The City of Sacramento became eligible for $112.2 million and on May 19, 2021, the City received the first installment in the amount of $56.1 million of ARP funds.
Framework and Funding Priorities
On September 14, 2021, City Council adopted the Mayor’s proposed ARP Framework and Funding Priorities, and directed the staff to implement City Council direction consistent with the adopted ARP Framework.
The ARP Framework prioritizes the funding of programs and projects in the following areas:
- Small Business and Commercial Corridor Revitalization;
- Homeless and Housing;
- Youth, Workforce Training and Gang Prevention;
- Arts and the Creative Economy; and
- Valuing City Employees and Addressing Organizational Needs.

Funding Opportunities
Funding opportunities will be posted to this page as they become available.
Open Opportunities
The City has the following open ARP funding opportunities:
Closed Opportunities
The City is no longer accepting proposals for the following funding opportunities:
U.S. Department of Treasury Guidelines and Compliance
The City of Sacramento must comply with all federal rules governing the use of ARP funds. Resources and guidance from the U.S. Department of Treasury to ensure recipient compliance with ARP State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds include:
City Documents and Resources
County Resources
City Council Approval Timeline
The City Council discussed and approved matters related to ARP funding on the following dates:
Date |
Action |
Resources |
8/24/2021 |
Approval of Regulatory and Internal Control Framework for the City’s Use of ARP Funds |
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8/24/2021 |
Workshop on Mayor’s Proposed ARP Framework and Funding Priorities |
📺 Video |
9/14/2021 |
Approval and Adoption of Mayor’s Proposed ARP Framework and Funding Priorities |
📄 Supplemental Material, 📺 Video |
10/7/2021 |
Discussion of the Draft ARP Racial Equity Rapid Response Tool and Community Vulnerability Index |
📊 Presentation, 📍 Community Vulnerability Index, 📺 Video |
10/19/2021 |
Approval of $61.75M in Programming for Small Business and Commercial Corridor Revitalization, Homeless and Housing, and Youth Workforce Training, and Gang Prevention |
📺 Video |
10/26/2021 |
Approval of the ARP Racial Equity Rapid Response Tool and Community Vulnerability Index Metrics |
📊 Presentation, 📺 Video |
11/16/2021 |
Approval of a Grant Agreement with WellSpace Health for the Substance Use Respite and Engagement Program |
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11/16/2021 |
Approval of a Resolution Regarding Real Property Acquisition for the Potential Purposes of Siting Homeless Services |
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12/7/2021 |
Approval of Additional Resources for Business Compliance and Outreach and Animal Care Community Response |
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12/7/2021 |
Approval of Staffing Request to Address New Legislative Requirements Governing Release of Public Records |
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12/14/2021 |
Approval of a Supplemental Agreement with Forensiclean for Extended Services |
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12/14/2021 |
Acceptance of a National Endowment for the Arts ARPA Grant |
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1/11/2022 |
Approval of a Grant Agreement with Downtown Sacramento Partnership, Inc. for Small Business Priorities |
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1/11/2022 |
Approval of a Grant Agreement with Downtown Sacramento Partnership, Inc. for Old Sacramento Waterfront Improvements |
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1/11/2022 |
Approval of a Grant Agreement with Sierra Health Foundation: Center for Health Program Management for the Youth PopUp Program |
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1/18/2022 |
Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Runyon Saltzman, Inc. for COVID-19 Vaccination Marketing and Public Awareness Campaign |
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2/8/2022 |
Approval of Grant Agreements for Small Business Priorities/Clean and Safe Activities |
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3/1/2022 |
Approval of the Arts and Creative Economy Funding Allocation and Framework |
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3/1/2022 |
Approval of a Supplemental Agreement with First Step Communities for Continued Emergency Shelter Response Operations |
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3/22/2022 |
Approval of a Grant Agreement with the Sacramento Asian-Pacific Chamber of Commerce for the Sacramento Inclusive Economic Development Collaborative Small Business and Commercial Corridor Assistance Program |
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3/22/2022 |
Approval of the City of Festivals Citywide Special Event Support Program Guidelines |
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4/5/2022 |
Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with the Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce on Behalf of the Sacramento Inclusive Economic Development Collaborative for Small Business Utilization Program |
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4/19/2022 |
Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Crowe LLP for American Rescue Plan Act Grant Liaison Consulting Services |
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4/26/2022 |
Discussion of the implementation of the Interim Rapid Response Tool (IRRT) for American Rescue Plan Act Programs and Lessons Learned from Arts Grant Funding Efforts |
📊 Presentation, 📺 Video
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5/10/2022 |
Approval of an Evidence-Based Community Violence Interruption, Disruption and Suppression (EBCVIDS) Grant Program Agreement |
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